Other urinary tract infection following delivery

This code signifies a urinary tract infection (UTI) that develops in a patient during the postpartum period, after childbirth. It encompasses various types of UTIs, such as cystitis or pyelonephritis, that are not specifically identified as puerperal sepsis or other specified infections.

Use this code when a patient presents with symptoms and a confirmed diagnosis of a UTI following delivery, regardless of the mode of delivery. Documentation should clearly indicate the presence of a UTI and its occurrence in the postpartum period.

• Do not use this code for UTIs occurring during pregnancy; instead, refer to codes in the O23 category.
• If the specific type of UTI (e.g., cystitis, pyelonephritis) is documented, consider using an additional code from the N30-N39 range to provide further specificity.
• Ensure documentation specifies "following delivery" to differentiate from UTIs unrelated to the postpartum period.